“Autumn” in Japanese is 秋 (あき), pronounced aki.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Autumn (fall), famous for red leaves and good food.
Example sentences
- 秋の紅葉はきれいです。あきのこうようはきれいです。The autumn leaves are beautiful.
- 秋は涼しいです。あきはすずしいです。Autumn is cool.
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FAQ
How do you say autumn in Japanese?
Autumn in Japanese is 秋 (あき), pronounced “aki”.
How do you write autumn in Japanese?
It's written 秋 with kanji, or あき in hiragana. Both are read aki.
Is 秋 on the JLPT?
Yes. 秋 (aki) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.